Hotel as Muse: Inspired by the Soho House Istanbul

Built by a wealthy Genovese shipbuilder and most recently home to the American embassy, the Soho House’s newest outpost, in Istanbul’s artsy Beyoğlu district (above and below), is without a doubt the most majestic. “The restoration of the main building took four years, and the team uncovered amazing paintings and architectural elements hidden under layer upon layer of paint,” says Vicky Charles, global design director. “The original building provided us with a beautiful shell to work around.”

Photo by Yale Wagner

Byzantine mosaics, leather chesterfields, ornate frescoes, and rustic kilims channel Ottoman-era opulence, while locally sourced textiles and tiles and custom-designed furniture speak to modern-day Istanbul. And then there’s the quintessential Soho House touch, a rooftop pool—or in this case two, overlooking the Golden Horn. Click through to see equally gorgeous—and wearable—pieces inspired by the hotel.